Charlie Monterey, vocals, guitar, mandolin, bass. Sometimes helped with harmonies and various other instruments by friends.
Influences
John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Dan Fogelberg, John Gorka, Jim Perkins (local hero); singer/songwriters, bluegrass and country, and acoustic rock in general.
Singer/songwriter and guitarist based in the metro Detroit, Michigan area. I have two self-produced CDs to my credit, There's Gotta Be a Road (2001) and Another Road (2005). I've also been a guest performer on recordings by other local Detroit artists such as Mike Dorn, John Finan, Leslie Frederick, and Jim Perkins. I've played for audiences in coffee houses, bars, special events, and house concerts, and I've hosted a few open mics. My repertoire includes originals as well as a broad selection of favorites written by others.
Hi, Charlie! It was nice to chat for a bit last night. Thank you for your nice words. Reading over your profile page, I see we share some influence. John Denver and Lightfoot are way up there for me. And I love John Gorka--such a rich voice and great songs. I hope our paths cross again soon. Best, Bobby
it's a big-ass weekend at trixies, Charlie.. First, Carl henry on Friday. Then, Emilio and myself. I mean, what more could one possibly ask for? (big-ass, Charlie.. Big-ass..)
hey Charlie! i've been busy cleanin' out our office all day and your songs have been keepin' me company. Happy New Year and sending many hugs your way!
“Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.” -- author unknown
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” -- Albert Schweitzer
“Blessed are those that can give without remembering and receive without forgetting.” -- author unknown
“Gratitude is something of which none of us can give too much. For on the smiles, the thanks we give, our little gestures of appreciation, our neighbors build their philosophy of life.” -- A. J. Cronin
“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” -- Meister Eckhardt
“Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn't learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn't die; so, let us all be thankful.” -- Buddha
Not just today but every day give thanks. Happy Thanksgiving. With metta,
..so, we all went to national, furby paul had a chicken gumbo soup, and i think it didn't go down quite so well. but it was good times, and your presence was missed. hope you enjoyed the show, and thanks as always! -Manton
Just wanted to let you know that Criag and myself are playing a show at Crash Mansion again. IT is April 11th at 10 pm. Matt Hinkley is also playing at 8:45. All the info is on my page. Come out and support if you can.
